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Lemon Verbena growing guide

Shrubby herb with intensely lemon-scented leaves for tea and desserts. Best in warm sheltered spots.

Lemon Verbena
Wikimedia Commons · Schlaghecken Josef · CC BY-SA 4.0
14-30 daysGermination
90-120 daysHarvest
75 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
FullSun
TenderFrost
1.5 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH

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ClimateSowTransplant / PlantHarvest
TropicalJan - DecJan - DecJan - Dec
SubtropicalMar - OctMar - OctJan - Dec
MediterraneanMar - OctMar - OctJan - Dec
TemperateFeb - AprMay - JunMay - Oct
CoolMar - MayMay - JunJun - Sep
AridMar - MayApr - MayMay - Oct

Good companions

Basil, Marigold

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Growing note

Prune after winter and protect from hard frost.

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